Shambhala Training
The Art of Being Human & Birth of the Warrior
Instructor:
Vegan Aharonian
Date & Time Details:
Location:
On-Land
Program Fee:
Generosity Price - $360
Tuition - $299
Room/Meals Fee:
This will be added in during the registration process.
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Karmê Chöling
(802) 633-2384
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The Art of Being Human
Discovering Who We Are Through Meditation
When we truly create the time and space to dive fully into meditation practice, we begin to glimpse that goodness – rather than confusion – is the unconditional foundation of our existence. Opening to ourselves with gentleness and appreciation, we begin to see our potential as genuinely kind and compassionate human beings.
Birth of the Warrior
Seeing The Patterns That Hold Us
Having experienced a taste of basic goodness in The Art of Being Human, we want to go further. Meditation practice helps us to examine our states of mind without trying to change them, allowing us to observe how we create a "cocoon" out of our habititual patterns and habits. These old habits and patterns become more transparent, encouraging us to open up to ourselves and our world around us. This is transformational in how we see and treat life's situations.
An Immersive In-person Training in Meditation
In An Intimate Rural Setting
The Art of Being Human and Birth of the Warrior are the first and second programs in the Shambhala Training series. This is a path that invites all seekers to cultivate both inner gentleness and strength. Through a series of contemplative workshops, Shambhala Training reveals simple yet profound techniques of mindfulness-awareness meditation. No matter whether you are new or experienced, or come from other spiritual traditions these meditation techniques have proven universally valuable.
Join us and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Karmê Chöling nestled on 500 acres of tranquil wooded forests and fields. This is an ideal setting for our intimate gathering where we will have shared meditation, insightful discussions, communal meals, and leisurely moments that foster connections of the heart and spirit.
Teachings & Activities
In this program
- Guided meditation instruction
- Talks on meditation
- Group discussion
- Silent periods
- Periods of group sitting meditation
- “Zen-style” walking meditation
No Prerequisites: Everyone is welcome!
Note: Shambhala Training Levels I-2 are the prerequisites for Shambhala Training Levels 3-5; Warrior in the World, Awakened Heart, & Open Sky.
Pricing
Karmê Chöling values its commitment to making programs affordable and available to all who wish to study with us. To support this commitment we provide two program price options.
Generosity Price: $360.00
You're able to help us with this commitment by choosing the "Generosity Price". The money above the basic tuition cost goes into a scholarship fund for those who might not be able to attend a program otherwise.
Tuition: $299.00
This is the price of the program, it does not include housing options or material fees.
Please Note:
Price does not include accommodations, which will be added during the registration process.
Policies
Payment Policies:
Please read the payment policy before proceeding with registration.
Financial Aid:
Karmê Chöling offers full-time student discounts, scholarships and other financial aid.
Program Credit:
If using existing program credit to pay for a program, you must pre-register for this program at least two weeks prior to the program start date by calling the front desk (802-633-2384 x3000). Program credit may not be used to pay for housing or practice materials and may not be used on or after arrival day.
Instructor
Vegan Aharonian began studying Shambhala Buddhism in 1996 and has been teaching Shambhala Buddhism since 2007. Originally from Armenia (the former Soviet Union), he came to the United States as a graduate student at Columbia University in 1991. In addition to teaching regularly in New York, he has also taught international Shambhala programs in Russia and Ukraine. Vegan holds a PhD in geophysics and has worked as a software engineer for most of his career. His last engagement was at the United Nations. He is currently serves as co-Director of Karme Choling and leads practice and education for NY Shambhala Center.
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